China, QHD Men's Basketball Training Base.
Zhang Yongjun, a member of the coaching staff, pushed open the office door of the Chinese Men's Basketball Team's head coach, Jiang Xingquan, with a solemn expression.
"Old Jiang, I have some bad..."
Seeing Jiang Xingquan on the phone, Zhang Yongjun immediately fell silent.
"Yes, Director Li, I understand," Jiang Xingquan said into the phone, his tone heavy.
After a moment, he hung up and sighed.
"Was that Director Li on the phone?" Zhang Yongjun asked.
This past June, Li Yuanwei had taken over from Xinlan City to become the new head of the Basketball Association.
Xinlan City, on the other hand, had moved to the organizing committee for the '08 Olympics.
Jiang Xingquan nodded, his expression grim. He looked up and asked, "Right, what were you about to say?"
Zhang Yongjun gave a bitter smile. "Looks like you already know."
